Perese's late try gives Australia win over Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Izaia Perese's late try gives Australia a 24-17 win over Wales in their World Rugby Under-20 Championship opener in Georgia.

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British and Irish Lions: Sam Warburton to captain tourists in opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tour captain Sam Warburton will lead the British and Irish Lions in their opening fixture against the Provincial Barbarians.

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England's Tommy Taylor and Nick Schonert out of Argentina tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Tommy Taylor and Worcester Warriors' Nick Schonert are ruled out of England's tour of Argentina through injury.

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"Welcome to the jungle" http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter Chris Jones witnesses a traditional Maori welcome as the Lions touch down in New Zealand

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Sean Reidy replaces injured Tommy O'Donnell in Ireland squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster flanker Sean Reidy is drafted into Ireland's squad for the USA and Japan tour after the injured Tommy O'Donnell pulls out.

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Peter Betham: Leicester Tigers winger to join Clermont Auvergne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester's Peter Betham joins Clermont Auvergne less than five months after signing a new deal at Welford Road.

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Tom Wood: England and Northampton Saints flanker banned for the Argentina tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Wood will miss England's tour of Argentina after being banned for six weeks for stamping in a game for Northampton.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy and coaching team sign new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy signs a new contract after securing the club's return to the Premiership.

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Psalm Wooching: Former Washington Huskies linebacker signs for Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign former NFL Draft prospect Psalm Wooching to play in the World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius in June.

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British & Irish Lions greeted by haka on arrival in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are greeted at Auckland airport by a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, before responding with the Welsh hymn Calon Lan

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Louis Picamoles: Northampton Saints' forward returns to Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France international Louis Picamoles leaves Northampton Saints to rejoin Montpellier for a "significant transfer fee".

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British and Irish Lions: Gatland relishing 'daunting' challenge in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he is is looking forward to taking on New Zealand after the squad arrives in Auckland for the 10-match tour.

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British and Irish Lions: Wales' Ken Owens to miss tour opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Scarlets hooker Ken Owens will miss the British and Irish Lions tour opener because of an ankle injury.

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British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland not worried by New Zealand tour schedule http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions should not worry about their "difficult schedule", head coach Warren Gatland says.

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Why the British & Irish Lions are rugby's biggest brand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are one of the biggest sporting names in rugby union, and they are also one of its premier brands.

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British and Irish Lions: New Zealand captain Kieran Read confident of being fit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand captain Kieran Read says he is confident he will be fit to play in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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British & Irish Lions tour 2017: Greig Laidlaw can 'drive' Lions - Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vern Cotter says Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw "won't sit and let things happen" in the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour.

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Jason Harries: Edinburgh sign wing from London Scottish http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh sign wing Jason Harries, a former Wales Sevens player, from London Scottish on a one-year contract.

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Paul Grant: Bath number eight signs contract extension http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath number eight Paul Grant extends his contract with the Premiership side.

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Gregor Townsend: Scotland boss hopes for more Lions call-ups http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend hopes more of his Scotland players can earn call-ups to the British and Irish Lions touring party.

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Springbok flanker Deysel joins Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African back-row forward Jean Deysel signs for Ulster on a two-year deal.

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Leinster retain Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster in coaching roles http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leo Cullen is given a two-year contract extension as head coach of Leinster with Stuart Lancaster also retained in the role of senior coach.

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David Denton: Worcester sign Bath's 35-times capped Scotland international forward http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign Bath and Scotland international forward David Denton, who can play in the back row or at lock.

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Juan De Jongh: Wasps sign South Africa international centre from Stormers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign South Africa international centre Juan De Jongh from Super Rugby side Stormers.

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Nick Evans: Harlequins appoint club legend as attack coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-New Zealand fly-half Nick Evans is to become Harlequins' attack coach after he retired as a player.

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Discord & disarray - what went wrong for the Lions, 12 years on http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Twelve years on from the British and Irish Lions' most recent tour to New Zealand, a BBC Radio 5 live special looks at what went wrong.

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'You need six warm-up games': McGeechan defends Lions schedule http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions "need all six games" in the build-up to the first Test in New Zealand, says former Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Sir Ian McGeechan picks his Test match 'animals' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan picks his Test match animals for the 2017 British and Irish Lions.

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County Championship final: Cornwall 8-19 Lancashire http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lancashire score 19 unanswered second-half points to beat Cornwall in the County Championship final at Twickenham.

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Rhys Patchell: Wales call up Scarlets back for summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets back Rhys Patchell is called up by Wales for the two Tests against Tonga and Samoa in June.

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England 28-14 Barbarians: Nathan Earle and Nick Isiekwe score tries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nathan Earle and Nick Isiekwe mark their first senior England appearances with a try each as Eddie Jones' side beat the Barbarians.

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Exeter Chiefs: Premiership title win ends long journey to success http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport charts Exeter's path to the Premiership title, just 21 years after the club was in England's fourth tier.

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Scarlets: Coach Wayne Pivac says Wales can emulate expansive style http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style of his region after their Pro12 win.

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Injured Ball out of Wales' summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets lock Jake Ball will miss Wales' two Tests against Tonga and Samoa in June because of a shoulder injury.

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Pro12 final highlights: Munster 22-46 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Scarlets beat Munster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium to win the Pro12 title.

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Scarlets celebrate Pro12 final win over Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets club captain Ken Owens and stand-in skipper John Barclay lift the Pro12 trophy after their 46-22 final win over Munster in Dublin.

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Former England Sevens captain Gray on his switch to NFL http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England Sevens captain Alex Gray's only experience of NFL was from playing computer games, but now he's off to the Atlanta Falcons.

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Premiership final: Exeter Chiefs to edge out Wasps, says Jeremy Guscott http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport columnist Jeremy Guscott expects Exeter to edge a tight, but high-scoring Premiership final against Wasps.

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Wasps v Exeter: 'Don't leave Twickenham early', warns scrum-half Joe Simpson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson expects a classic contest with Exeter as the Premiership's two most attacking teams meet in the final.

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Munster & Scarlets unchanged for Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news ahead of the Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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England Women announce squad for Australia, Canada and New Zealand matches http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England women announce a squad of 28 players for their three-Test tour against Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

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Wasps back Beale ruled out of Premiership final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kurtley Beale is ruled out of Saturday's Premiership final between Wasps and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham (14:30 BST).

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Sean Maitland: Scotland wing signs new Saracens deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland international wing Sean Maitland signs a new contract with Saracens to stay at the club until 2020.

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Alex Gray: NFL practice deal for ex-England rugby sevens captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England Sevens captain Alex Gray joins the Atlanta Falcons and Bath's Alex Jenkins also joins an NFL squad.

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Vunipola's Lions withdrawal 'very brave' - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Billy Vunipola's "ethics and honesty" led to his withdrawal from the British & Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand, says England head coach Eddie Jones.

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Scotland Sevens: Discussions to absorb squad into Team GB have taken place http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's sevens squad could be absorbed into a Great Britain side from 2018, just days after clinching the London World Series title.

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England back row Wood returns to captain Northampton against Stade Francais http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Wood returns to captain Northampton in the Saints' only change for Friday's Champions Cup play-off against Stade Francais.

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Dan Cole feeling the heat at Lions media session http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lion Dan Cole feels the heat at a Lions media session held at Carton House in County Kildare on Thursday.

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'We need to be the best team in the world' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Sam Warburton says the British and Irish Lions 'need to become the best team in the world' to beat New Zealand

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British and Irish Lions: Johnny Sexton and Sean O'Brien fitness boost http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The British and Irish Lions are boosted by the news that Johnny Sexton and Sean O'Brien are returning to full fitness.

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Lions have enough to beat New Zealand - Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter believes The British and Irish Lions are 'strong enough' to beat New Zealand

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England name co-captains and eight uncapped players in squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Robshaw and George Ford will co-captain an England squad featuring eight uncapped players against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Netani Talei: Harlequins back-row forward announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins and Fiji international back-row forward Netani Talei announces his retirement with immediate effect.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy pays tribute to squad effort in Championship promotion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy hails a true squad effort after their promotion back to the Premiership.

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Dollman thought Wales call-up at 32 was 'joke' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter full-back Phil Dollman is "ecstatic" after getting his first senior Wales squad call-up at the age of 32.

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London Irish beat Carnegie to win promotion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish are promoted back to the Premiership at the first attempt as they convincingly beat Yorkshire Carnegie.

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Scarlets not in Pro12 final to ‘make up the numbers’ - Scott Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Centre Scott Williams says Scarlets face a physical encounter against Munster in Saturday's Pro12 final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

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Cardiff Blues: Welsh Rugby Union temporary takeover called off http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Welsh Rugby Union's proposed temporary takeover of the Cardiff Blues has been called off.

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Aaron Shingler: Wales call up Scarlet for injured Osprey James King http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales call up Scarlets back-rower Aaron Shingler for the June Tests against Tonga and Samoa after an injury to James King.

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Steff Evans: Scarlets wing free to play in Pro12 final against Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Steff Evans will be available to play in Scarlets' Pro12 final against Munster after red card he received against Leinster is rescinded.

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Christian Day: Premiership Rugby's extended season plans are 'upsetting' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints lock Christian Day says proposals to extend the Premiership season to 10 months are "upsetting".

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Joe Marchant & Paul Hill out of England's tour to Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Hill and Joe Marchant will miss England's tour to Argentina because of injury, with Denny Solomona to be assessed.

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Wales call up Exeter's uncapped 32-year-old Dollman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales call up uncapped Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman for the two-Test tour against Tonga and Samoa in June.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Robbie Henshaw 'picking brains' of Brian O'Driscoll http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw says he has been 'picking the brains' of former British and Irish Lions tourist Brian O'Driscoll prior to travelling to New Zealand with Warren Gatland's 41-man squad next week.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy not looking beyond second leg of Championship final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish coach Nick Kennedy refuses to get ahead of himself with his side on the verge of Championship promotion.

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In Australia in 2013 captain Sam Warburton was asked "who the Lions were" http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions captain Sam Warburton was asked "who the Lions were" in Australia in 2013, but he says that "will not happen" in New Zealand.

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Sam Warburton: Lions captain fit 'to crack on' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton declares himself fully fit for the tour to New Zealand after a knee injury.

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Lions excitement on hold 'until I'm on the plane' - Haskell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps flanker James Haskell is wary of being too excited by his Lions call-up as he has to focus on Saturday's Premiership final first.

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Gray and Hidalgo-Clyne out of Scotland tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Richie Gray and scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne are ruled out of Scotland's summer tour because of injuries.

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Scarlets Wales forwards Owens and Ball to miss Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets confirm Lions hooker Ken Owens and his fellow Wales forward Jake Ball will miss the Pro12 final against Munster.

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Freddie Burns: Leicester Tigers have been in 'some dark places', says departing fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Departing Leicester fly-half Freddie Burns says he is proud of the club turning around a troubled season.

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Premiership rugby: RPA 'unanimously reject' longer 10-month season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association "unanimously reject" proposals of an extended 10-month Premiership season.

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Kurtley Beale: Wasps hope Australia star will be fit for Premiership final swansong http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps are hoping Kurtley Beale will be fit for the Premiership final, in what would be his last game for the club.

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John Barclay eyes emulating Glasgow as he leads Scarlets to the Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's John Barclay sees parallels between Scarlets and Glasgow Warriors' 2015 Pro12-winning side as he leads the Welsh to the final.

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Solomona set to miss England tour of Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona is unlikely to be fit for England's tour of Argentina this summer because of a foot strain.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Billy Vunipola withdraws from squad with shoulder injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand with a shoulder injury.

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Scotland beat England to win London Sevens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland seal back-to-back London Sevens titles as they come from behind to beat England 12-7 at Twickenham.

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Davies best open-side in Wales, says Pivac http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says he would not swap star flanker James Davies for any other open-side in Wales.

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Gareth Steenson: Exeter Chiefs aim to be Premiership champions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs have improved enough this season to win their first Premiership title, says captain Gareth Steenson.

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Ospreys must stop learning hard way about failure, says captain Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys must stop "learning" the hard way about failure and find a way to succeed, says captain Alun Wyn Jones.

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Rhun Williams: Cardiff Blues back's injury threatens Wales tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues back Rhun Williams is a doubt for Wales' June tour against Tonga and Samoa with an ankle injury.

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Jack McGrath: Prop is Lions fitness concern after injury as Leinster lose http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jack McGrath is a fitness concern for the British & Irish Lions tour after injuring an arm during Leinster's Pro12 semi-final defeat.

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Pro12 semi-final team news: Munster v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news as Munster host Ospreys in the Pro12 play-off semi-final at Thomond Park.

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Pro12 highlights: Leinster 15-27 Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as 14-man Scarlets produce a superb performance to beat Leinster in the Pro12 semi-final.

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Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac overjoyed as his side reach Pro12 final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac is overjoyed as his 14-man side make history to reach Pro12 final, telling Scrum V it was the best win of his tenure.

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Scarlets beat Leinster to reach Pro12 final despite Evans red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets beat Leinster 27-15 in the Pro12 semi-final in Dublin despite having winger Steffan Evans sent off before half-time.

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Danny Cipriani says Premiership opponents Leicester will be a "huge challenge" for Wasps. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani says Premiership semi-final opponents Leicester Tigers will be a "huge challenge" for Wasps.

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Zander Fagerson: Gregor Townsend more detailed, but less fearsome than Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Zander Fagerson says boss Gregor Townsend has brought more detail, and less fear, than Vern Cotter in his first Scotland camp.

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Watch as Scarlets wing Steff Evans is sent off for a tip tackle against Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch as Scarlets wing Steff Evans is sent off for a tip tackle in their Pro12 semi-final against Leinster.

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European Champions Cup play-offs: Northampton Saints v Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Connacht in Saturday's European Champions Cup qualifier at Franklin's Gardens (16:00 BST).

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Stade Francais end Cardiff's Champions Cup hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stade Francais end Cardiff Blues' hopes of playing in the 2017-18 European Champions Cup with a comfortable win in Paris.

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O'Connell says Lions face toughest challenge in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell says the players going on the Lions tour to New Zealand will have to bond quickly.

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Saracens in Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final fixture at Sandy Park (14:30 BST).

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British and Irish Lions plan to launch women's team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A women's British and Irish Lions could be launched after 2019, according to the team's chief operating officer Charlie McEwan.

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Tom Youngs: Leicester captain's bravery praised by head coach Matt O'Connor http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester head coach Matt O'Connor praises captain Tom Youngs' bravery in the face of his wife's terminal illness.

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Premiership: Wasps v Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final fixture at the Ricoh Arena (17:15 BST).

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Ross Moriarty's testing start to life with the British and Irish Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester and Wales flanker Ross Moriarty on his tough introduction to life as a British and Irish Lions tourist

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Relive Ospreys' Pro12 tries of the season in build-up to semi-finals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport picks out six of Ospreys' best tries of the season before their Pro12 semi-final at Munster on Saturday.

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Tommy Seymour: Lions must 'go through a lot of pain' to beat New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Seymour admits the British and Irish Lions must be willing to suffer if they are to win this summer's series in New Zealand.

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English rugby in very strong place - Ritchie http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ian Ritchie still rues England's "horrendous" exit from the 2015 World Cup, but believes English rugby is in a "very strong place" as he leaves the RFU.

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Ealing Trailfinders: Andrew Durutalo of USA Eagles signs for Championship club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ealing Trailfinders sign USA Eagles back rower Andrew Durutalo for the 2017-18 Championship season.

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Ken Owens: Wales and Scarlets hooker sidelined by ankle injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales hooker Ken Owens' ankle injury means he is unlikely to feature for the Scarlets should they reach the Pro12 final.

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Pro12 Champions Cup qualifying changed: No guaranteed team for each nation http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Changes to qualification mean that from the end of next season, nations with teams in the Pro12 could miss out on the Champions Cup.

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London Irish v Yorkshire Carnegie: Tommy Bell wants promotion for Exiles' fans http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tommy Bell hopes he and his London Irish team-mates can reward the club's supporters by returning to the Premiership.

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Gopperth named Premiership player of the year http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' utility back Jimmy Gopperth is named the Premiership player of the year to complete a hat-trick of awards.

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Irish win Championship play-off final first leg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish come from behind to beat Yorkshire Carnegie in the first leg of the Championship play-off final.

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Leinster's McCarthy forced to retire with injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster second row Mike McCarthy is forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect because of an elbow injury.

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Newcastle Falcons: Premiership club to hold Saracens 'home' game in Philadelphia http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle's 'home' Premiership fixture against Saracens on 16 September next season will be held in Philadelphia.

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England rugby chief Ritchie to retire at end of summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby Football Union's chief executive Ian Ritchie announces he will retire at the end of the summer.

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Edinburgh: Scotland prop Simon Berghan signs new two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Simon Berghan signs a new two-year deal with Edinburgh, who he insists 'have the makings of a very good squad'.

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Jones has changed my life - Sinckler http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler says his Harlequins teammate Adam Jones has had a life-changing effect on his career.

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Ugo Monye explains why Leicester's Premiership semi-final 'matters so much' to Tom Youngs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ugo Monye explains why Leicester Tigers' Premiership semi-final "matters so much" to captain Tom Youngs.

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Wales chief happy with seven-week Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies welcomes the decision not to condense the Six Nations Championship.

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Duhan van der Merwe: Edinburgh sign South African wing from Montpellier http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh sign South African wing Duhan van der Merwe from French club Montpellier on a two-year contract.

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Dewald Potgieter: Worcester Warriors' South Africa flanker signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors' South Africa international flanker Dewald Potgieter signs a new, undisclosed-length contract.

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Eight new faces in Ireland squad for June tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt includes eight uncapped players in his squad for the three-Test tour of the USA and Japan next month.

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Six Nations 2018: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France & Italy fixtures revealed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will begin their quest to win a third consecutive Six Nations title in Italy on Sunday, 4 February.

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London Irish: Blair Cowan wants to reward club's faith with Premiership return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Blair Cowan feels an immediate return to the Premiership for London Irish would repay the club's faith in the players.

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Jake Ball: Scarlets lock a doubt for Wales Tests against Tonga and Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets lock Jake Ball is a doubt for Wales' two-Test tour to face Tonga and Samoa in June because of a shoulder injury.

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Get Inspired: Chloe Madeley challenges you to find your Inner Warrior with England Rugby http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Inner Warrior ambassador Chloe Madeley explains why you should give rugby a try with England Rugby's Warrior camps.

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Retiring Hamilton sees improvements in Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Jim Hamilton can see similarities between rugby union's European Champions Saracens and the Scotland team.

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Lions boss Gatland will keep standby list private http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions head coach Warren Gatland will keep his list of standby players private to avoid "backing himself into a corner".

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England rugby: Willi Heinz and Jason Woodward selected for training camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's New Zealand-born scrum-half Willi Heinz is included in a 26-man England training camp which starts on Tuesday.

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Scotland lose Paris Sevens final having beaten England in semis http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland Sevens are beaten by South Africa in the final of the Paris leg, as the Blitzbokke clinch the World Series title.

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Jim Hamilton: Saracens and former Scotland lock announces retirement http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and former Scotland second-row Jim Hamilton announces his retirement from rugby at the end of the season.

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Saracens: Mark McCall says double European champions can get even better http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says there is "no reason his side can't get better" after they secured back-to-back European titles on Saturday.

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Jamie Roberts: Wales tour captain 'gutted' by Lions omission http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jamie Roberts intends to use his disappointment at being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions as motivation when he captains Wales.

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Anthony Foley: European Player of the Year trophy named in his memory http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

This year's European Player of the Year will receive a trophy named in memory of former Munster coach Anthony Foley.

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George North would be ‘very happy’ with 2013 Lions repeat in New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North hopes the British & Irish Lions can repeat their 2013 series win over Australia but face a “hard challenge” against World champions New Zealand this summer.

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McCall wants Sarries to use 'big-game experience' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Clermont Auvergne face Saracens in Saturday's Champions Cup final fixture at Murrayfield in Edinburgh (17:00 BST).

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Scarlets coach Stephen Jones withdraws from Wales' summer tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets backs coach Stephen Jones will not be part of Wales' coaching team on their summer tour owing to commitments to his region.

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Gareth Anscombe signs a new dual contract with Blues and WRU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs a new dual contract with Cardiff Blues and the Welsh Rugby Union.

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European Champions Cup final: Saracens on brink of greatness against Clermont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A win away from retaining their European title, Saracens combine flair, intelligence and a true team ethic, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Lelia Masaga: Glasgow Warriors sign wing on two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Super Rugby-winning wing Lelia Masaga will join Glasgow Warriors this summer on a two-year contract.

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Welshman Owens reaches European milestone http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh referee Nigel Owens will officiate in his 100th European Champions Cup game when he takes charge of Saturday's final between Saracens and Clermont Auvergne.

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens: Tom Mitchell on Twickenham & jacks of all trades http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Tom Mitchell on leading England Sevens in the World Series at Twickenham and being a jack of all trades.

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European Challenge Cup: Greig Laidlaw just pleased to be playing again for Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester's Greig Laidlaw says he is thrilled simply to be playing rugby again as he prepares for the European Challenge Cup final.

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Edinburgh poised to sign Bath centre Robbie Fruean http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh are poised to sign former Junior All Blacks centre Robbie Fruean from Bath.

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European Champions Cup: Clermont can cause upset against Saracens says Strettle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens are the "number one team in Europe" but Clermont Auvergne are capable of winning Saturday's European Champions Cup final, says winger David Strettle.

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester Rugby v Stade Francais http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester Rugby face Stade Francais in Friday's Challenge Cup final at Murrayfield, in Edinburgh (20:00 BST).

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Wynand Olivier: Worcester Warriors centre signs new contract http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa centre Wynand Olivier signs a new undisclosed-length contract with Premiership side Worcester Warriors.

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Warren Gatland: Wales head coach should stay until 2019 World Cup - Martyn Williams http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Martyn Williams expects Wales head coach Warren Gatland will be in charge for the 2019 World Cup, regardless of results.

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Gopperth wins players' player of the year in England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Jimmy Gopperth wins players' player of the year at the the Rugby Players' Association awards.

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Geoff Parling: England & Lions lock to leave Exeter Chiefs in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England international Geoff Parling will leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season to join an unnamed Japanese side.

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Scotland can reach World Cup semi-finals - Sean Lamont http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Scotland back Sean Lamont believes the semi-finals are the target for the national team at the 2019 World Cup.

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World Cup 2019: Jeremy Guscott on England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland's draws http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England have a tough group, Scotland & Ireland will fight for Pool A supremacy, and Wales face ambitious Georgia - Jeremy Guscott on World Cup draw.

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Sean Kennedy: Edinburgh scrum-half commits to Pro12 club until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh scrum-half Sean Kennedy signs a new two-year contract, committing him to the Pro12 side until May 2019.

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'Leicester need title for successful season' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers' season will be considered a success only if they win the Premiership, says chief executive Simon Cohen.

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BBC to show live coverage of England in Argentina http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The BBC will broadcast live television coverage of England's two-Test tour to Argentina in June.

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Former Wales and Aberavon wing John Collins dies aged 86 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ten-times-capped Wales wing John Collins, a try-scorer on his Test debut against Australia, has died at the age of 86.

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Francois van Wyk: Northampton Saints sign prop from Western Force http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints sign prop Francois van Wyk for the 2017-18 season from Super Rugby side Western Force.

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European Challenge Cup final: Gloucester and Scotland's Matt Scott eyes Murrayfield win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester centre Matt Scott says a Challenge Cup final appearance at Murrayfield will have justified his move south.

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WRU in 'embryonic' talks over temporary Cardiff Blues takeover http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips says "embryonic" talks are underway over the possibility it taking over Cardiff Blues.

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England drawn with France and Argentina in 2019 World Cup pool http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are drawn with France and Argentina in a tough group for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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World Rugby raises international eligibility period from three to five years http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby union's world governing body votes to extend the residency qualification period for Test players from three to five years.

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Toby Flood: Newcastle Falcons re-sign fly-half from Toulouse http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons re-sign their former academy graduate Toby Flood from French side Toulouse.

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WRU takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons approved http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport RFC shareholders overwhelmingly vote in favour of a Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Saracens wing Maitland out of Champions Cup final & doubt for Scotland tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An ankle injury rules Sean Maitland out of Saracens' Champions Cup final and puts in doubt his place in Scotland's summer tour.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: South African government lifts ban on hosting sporting events http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa hopes to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the government lifted a ban on the country hosting major sporting events.

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Jamie Roberts to lead Wales for June Tests against Tonga and Samoa http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales name Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts as captain for their summer tour Tests against Tonga in Auckland and Samoa in Apia.

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British & Irish Lions: 'It's everyone's dream to start a Test'- Justin Tipuric http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Justin Tipuric looks forward to the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand and the end of the season with the Ospreys, who have named him fans' player of the year.

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Draw for tournament to take place in Japan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The draw for the 2019 World Cup in Japan will be made on Wednesday in host country Japan, with England and holders New Zealand among top seeds.

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London Irish captain David Paice sees Championship play-off final as 'biggest test' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Paice believes the Championship play-off final will be "the two biggest games" of his career.

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Steve Lansdown: Bristol 'underestimated' Premiership, admits owner http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol "underestimated the Premiership" after promotion in 2016, majority shareholder Steve Lansdown has admitted.

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Scotland: Gregor Townsend happy to retain John Barclay as captain for tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend says John Barclay's 'rugby intelligence' will help him as Scotland coach after retaining the flanker as captain.

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2017 British & Irish Lions: Greig Laidlaw will fight for place in starting line-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw is intent on making the most of his opportunity after being called into the Lions squad.

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Jason Woodward: Gloucester sign Bristol full-back for 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Gloucester add full-back Jason Woodward from relegated rivals Bristol for next season.

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Scotland: Gregor Townsend calls up Nick Grigg, D'Arcy Rae, George Turner for tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend picks three uncapped players and John Barclay as captain for this summer's tour.

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Lions coach Warren Gatland fully respects Ben Youngs' decision http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he fully respects Ben Youngs' decision to withdraw from the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

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Gatland defends timing of first Lions meeting after Saracens criticism http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the first squad meeting is "very important" after criticism of its timing by Saracens.

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'Clean bill of health' for Wales' Lions http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland currently has no injury concerns before this summer's tour to New Zealand.

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss hails Premiership standard after record-breaking run http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter praises the "scary" standard of the Premiership as his side seal a home play-off semi-final.

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Faf de Klerk: Sale Sharks sign South Africa and Golden Lions scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks sign scrum-half South Africa and Golden Lions scrum-half Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal.

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Maro Itoje: Saracens forward would be 'proud' to be a black role model http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England forward Maro Itoje says he will be "proud" if he can be a role model for young black rugby players.

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Saracens forward Maro Itoje on heroes, role models and his faith http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens and England forward Maro Itoje talks to the Rugby Union Weekly podcast about sporting heroes, his faith, and family dinners.

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Ulster's Piutau named Pro12 player of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster's Charles Piutau wins the Pro12's player of the season award with Leinster's Joey Carbery earning the young player honour.

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Louis Picamoles: Northampton Saints have no reason to sell, boss Jim Mallinder http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder says there is "no reason" to sell France international Louis Picamoles.

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Dan Biggar: Injury worry for Ospreys' Lions fly-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar has an injury worry as the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand looms.

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Pro12 highlights: Scarlets 40-17 Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Scrum V's highlights as Scarlets claim third place in the Pro12 with a record win over Ospreys, who finish fourth.

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Pro12 highlights: Newport Gwent Dragons 24-26 Cardiff Blues http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch Clwb Rygbi's Welsh-language highlights as Cardiff Blues take seventh place in the Pro12 as they grind out victory over Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Tearful Ruan Pienaar thanks Ulster fans after final competitive appearance http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A tearful Ruan Pienaar expressed thanks to the Ulster fans after making his final competitive appearance for the team in Saturday's 17-13 win over Leinster.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Ben Youngs withdraws from squad for family reasons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand as his sister-in-law has terminal cancer.

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Irish into Championship play-off final http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish seal their place in the Championship play-off final with a 74-25 aggregate win over gutsy Doncaster Knights.

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Yorkshire advance to play-off final despite loss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire reach their first Championship play-off decider, despite losing the second leg of their semi-final to Ealing.

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Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news ahead of Gregor Townsend's final match in charge of Glasgow Warriors against Pro12 rivals Edinburgh.

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Pro12: NG Dragons v Cardiff Blues (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Preview and team news as Newport Gwent Dragons host Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 in Caerphilly on Saturday.

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Pro12: Scarlets v Ospreys (Sat) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host Ospreys as the regular Pro12 seasons comes to a close on Saturday.

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Departing Pienaar surprised by Muller's return visit to Ulster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ulster captain and World Cup winner Johann Muller surprises fellow South African Ruan Pienaar on the eve of the scrum-half's last match for the Belfast club.

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Ruan Pienaar: Ulster scrum-half fit for his Pro12 finale against Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ruan Pienaar is passed fit to make a final competitive appearances for Ulster in Saturday's Pro12 game against Leinster.

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Premiership: Sale v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (16:00 BST).

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Conor Murray: Munster scrum-half set to return against Connacht http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Conor Murray is set to play his first game since March after been named on Munster's bench for the Pro12 game with Connacht.

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Premiership: Bristol v Newcastle http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Newcastle in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate Stadium (16:00 BST).

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Premiership: Wasps v Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:00 BST).

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Premiership: Gloucester v Exeter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Exeter in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (16:00 BST).

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Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (16:00 BST).

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The Welshman pursuing a dream with Jamaica http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport RFC wing Wes Cunliffe wants to be at next year's Commonwealth Games - representing Jamaica's Rugby Sevens side.

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Premiership: Northampton v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Northampton host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (16:00 BST).

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Northampton Saints: Rugby business becoming 'like soccer', says chairman http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The finances in rugby union mean the sport is becoming like football, according to Northampton chairman Tony Hewitt.

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Sam Olver: Worcester Warriors sign Northampton Saints fly-half for 2017-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors make their fifth pre-season signing, Northampton Saints fly-half Sam Olver.

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Kyle Sinckler: Ben Te'o is my worst room-mate http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins prop Kyle Sinckler says England team-mate Ben Te'o is the worst room-mate he has ever had.

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Gregor Townsend's memorable moments at Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend looks back on some memorable moments as he prepares for his final match in charge.

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Premiership: Home play-offs, fourth place and European spots up for grabs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport takes a look at how the final day of the English Premiership season is shaping up, with plenty still to be decided.

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'Mind and body ready for retirement' - Mike Phillips http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks’ former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says the time is right to retire as he looks forward to the final game of his career.

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Haydn Thomas: Exeter Chiefs scrum-half to retire at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Haydn Thomas will retire at the end of the season after 211 appearances for the club.

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Carlo Festuccia: Wasps hooker to retire from rugby at the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps' Italy international hooker Carlo Festuccia is to retire from rugby at the end of the season - at the age of 36.

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Ian McKinley's incredible story - losing sight to international call-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland-born Ian McKinley has been called up to Italy's squad for their summer Tests - six years after losing the sight in his left eye.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Conor Murray keen to make Munster return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Conor Murray says he is ready to resume playing and prove his fitness for the Lions tour of New Zealand.

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London Irish: Nick Kennedy calls for 'no let up' despite handsome Doncaster lead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nick Kennedy wants London Irish to maintain their intensity in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

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Northampton Saints: Lee Dickson ready to 'open next chapter' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's Lee Dickson says he will leave with "fond memories" before his move to Bedford as a player-coach.

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Shane Williams: Injured Lions players 'need minutes on the field' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shane Williams says it is "hugely important" injured British and Irish Lions players prove their fitness before the tour to New Zealand.

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Dragons' Ed Jackson: 'I lost movement in my legs and power in my arms' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newport Gwent Dragons forward Ed Jackson reveals he suffered a serious spinal injury diving into a swimming pool.

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Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks boss accepts responsibility for poor season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond says he takes some responsibility for performances during a disappointing 2016-17 season.

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Worcester's Val Rapava Ruskin banned six weeks for pushing referee http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors prop Val Rapava Ruskin is given a six-week ban after pleading guilty to pushing a referee in the back.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Lions face tight turnaround, says Toulon full-back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leigh Halfpenny says British and Irish Lions players face a challenge to acclimatise in New Zealand before their opening tour game on 3 June.

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McKinley earns Italy call-up six years after losing sight in one eye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Irish-born Ian McKinley is called into Italy's squad for their summer Tests six years after losing sight in his left eye.

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Wasps: Dai Young says he predicted importance of Saracens game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps boss Dai Young says he always expected their last regular-season game against Saracens 'would have a prize on it'.

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John Hardie: Edinburgh flanker signs new one-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland flanker John Hardie signs a new one-year deal with Pro12 side Edinburgh, having first joined in 2015.

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Gareth Denman: Gloucester sign Northampton Saints prop for next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership club Gloucester sign Northampton Saints' English prop Gareth Denman for the start of next season.

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Bath plan disciplinary hearings after alleged 'naked run' from some players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath plan internal disciplinary hearings after some of their players allegedly ran naked across the pitch last week.

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RFU 'warrior camps' extended after attracting 1,000-plus new female players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A programme of rugby union taster sessions that attracted more than 1,000 new female players earlier this year will be rolled out to another 100 English clubs in May.

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Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell among nominees for RPA player award http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British & Irish Lions' duo Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell are among five nominees for the RPA player of the year award.

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WillGriff John: Sale Sharks sign Doncaster Knights prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Sale Sharks sign prop WillGriff John from Championship team Doncaster Knights.

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Sam Warburton: Lions captain could make Blues return a week before New Zealand tour http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could play for Cardiff Blues before the end of the season, head coach Danny Wilson says.

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Tevita Cavubati: Newcastle Falcons sign Fiji lock from Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign lock Tevita Cavubati from Worcester Warriors for the 2017-18 Premiership campaign.

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Worcester Warriors: Ryan Lamb among 18 summer departures from Premiership club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eighteen players will leave Worcester this summer, including Ryan Lamb, the man who kicked them to promotion in 2015.

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Bristol: Sam Bedlow, Mat Protheroe & Dan Thomas join relegated club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Relegated Premiership club Bristol sign Gloucester pair Mat Protheroe and Dan Thomas and Sam Bedlow from Sale Sharks.

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Worcester youngster Taylor signs new deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors forward Huw Taylor signs a new, undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

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British and Irish Lions 2017: Kyle Sinckler says Joe Marler key to his development http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kyle Sinckler says guidance from Joe Marler has been key to his rise from England debutant to the British and Irish Lions in just six months.

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Rob Buchanan: Harlequins hooker extends contract at the Stoop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Academy graduate hooker Rob Buchanan extends his contract with Harlequins, although terms are undisclosed.

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